A bitterly divided Congress looked unlikely to address that growing problem as the nation plunged into unemployment levels not seen since the Great Depression.
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With some employees furloughed, New Balance focuses on making face masks
Furloughed employees to continue to get health benefit while 150 in Norridgewock and Lawrence, Massachusetts, factories expected to produce 100,000 masks weekly by mid-April.
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Maine hotels and inns scramble to respond to lodging suspension
The industry Saturday rushes to start canceling April reservations and begin planning for an uncertain future.
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Maine attorney general fielding dozens of price-gouging complaints during crisis
An order by Gov. Janet Mills prohibits essential items, such as toilet paper, cleaning products and food, from being sold at ‘unconscionable prices.’
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Maine businesses learn to work through pandemic
Coronavirus compels shops and service providers to change platforms, procedures and even products.
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Essential Maine retailers try to keep shoppers and workers safe during pandemic
From cracking down on panic buying to creating distance between customers and workers, grocery chains and drugstores have implemented a number of unprecedented changes.
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J. Craig Anderson named Press Herald business editor
Anderson, a Press Herald reporter for the past 7 years, will direct the newspaper’s business coverage.
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Luxury vacation rentals firm promotes early visits to Maine from out of state
Apex Luxury Rentals said Friday’s email was intended to give people the option to safely quarantine in Maine, not spend a vacation here during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus concerns push back Maine elver season
The state will delay the start of the fishery’s $20 million-a-year season by at least 2 weeks.
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State agency releases emergency loans for businesses impacted by coronavirus
The Finance Authority of Maine will use one-third of its reserves to aid small businesses damaged by the sudden economic impact of the pandemic.